Transcript of Late Adulthood Emotional and Social Development

The New Old AgeCreated by Wendy MonarresActivityLate Adulthood Emotional and Social Development The NEW OLD ageControl versus Dependency Physical HealthNegative Life ChangesTwo Older Social Theories of Aging Disengagement TheoryActivity Theory Continuity TheorySocioemotional selectivity TheoryEmotional and Social Development in Late AdulthoodOutlineRelationship in Late Adulthood Elder MaltreatmentRetirement

Relationships in Late AdulthoodSocial Convoy: is an intluential model of changes in our social networks as we move through life. Elder MaltreatmentAlthough the majority of older adults enjoy positive relationships with family, friends, and caregivers, some suffer maltreatment at the hands of these individuals.

RetirementThe Decision to Retire- depends on affordability, health status, nature of the work environment and factors such as retirement benefits. Adjustment to Retire- most older adapt well to retirement. factors that affect retirement: health status and financial stabilityBy: Lucia MartinezBy Mayra CastanedaStability and Change in Self- Concept and PersonalitySecure and Multifaceted Self- Concept

Resilience: Agreeableness and Acceptance of Change

Spirituality and Religiosity

When one has reached this age, they ask themselves " am I satisfied or not?

Erickson's Theory: Ego Integrity vs. Despairmutual withdrawal between elders and society takes place in anticipation of deathSocial barriers to engagement, not the desires of elders cause declining rate of interactionTwo Newer Social Theories of AgingMost aging adults strive to maintain a personal system-an identity and a set of personality dispositions, interests, roles, and skills-that promotes life satisfaction by ensuring consistency between their past and anticipated future.Social interaction extends life long selection processQuestions??Thank You!Integrity

Integrity = Satisfied Happy with the path chosenDespairDespair= Not Satisfied Unhappy with the path choseToo late to seek integritybitter, defeat & hopelessnessSecure and Multifaceted Self- ConceptResilience: Agreeableness and Acceptance of ChangeSpirituality and Religiositycoming into terms with one's life "feel whole, complete and satisfied with their achievements"Accumulation of self-knowledgeAllows self- acceptanceKey to integrityEngaging in hope-related activitieslife satisfaction and longer life Generous, acquiescent, and good-naturedcoming into terms with life despite it's imperfections

Important psychological well=beingmost are not unhappy effectively cope with a lost loved one

Negative adultscope poorly with stressful eventshealth problemsInspirational sense of life's meaningfound in art, nature and social relationshipsFor many, religion provides beliefs, symbols and rituals with guidance. Common as they agehelp with daily stressParticipation in religious activitieshigh in low-SES ethnic minoritieswomen are more likelyPhysical abuse: intentional infliction of pain, discomfrot, or injury, through hitting, cutting, burning, physical force restraint, and other acts. Physical neglect: intentional or unintentional failure to fulfill caregiving obligations, resulting in lack of food, medication, or health services.

(Berk 492)Emotional abuse: verbal assaults, humiliation, and imtimidaton. sexual abuse: unwanted sexual contact of any kindfinancial abuse: illegal or improper exploitation of the elders property or financial resources, through theft or use without the elders's consent

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Marriage/DivorceMarital satisfaction peaks in late adulthood as stressful responsabilities decline. Most gay and lesbian elders also report happy, highlyfulgiin relationships. When divorce occurs, stress is higher for older than for younger adults (woman suffer more than man).Remarriage, Cohabitation, Widowhood, and Never-Married, Childless Older Adultsalthough elders remarriage rates are low, those who do remarry enter into more stable relationships. most older adults chose cohabitation over remarriage, for financial and personal reasons. Widows make up about one-third of the elderly population. More than 40% of U.S women age 65 and older are widowed (less likely to remarry).Greates problem for recenlty widowed elders is profound loneliness. but adaptation varies widely, depending on age, social support, and personality.5% of older Americans have remained unmarried and childess. Siblings, Friendships and Relationships with Adult Childrenmost siblings live nearby, communicate regularly, and visit several times a year.friendships grow in importance in late adulthood and serve a variety of fuctions: intimacy and companionship.Elders, are often in touch ith their adult chidlren, who more often provide emotional support. Optimal Aging:in which gains are maximized and losses minimized. Works Cited:Berk, L. E. (2010). Exploring Lifespan Development (2nd ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon